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Overview |
Wilkes | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,207 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,134 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,134 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,850 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,918 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,441 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Wilkes | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,798 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 4,517 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 1113/1298 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Wilkes | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Wilkes | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wilkes University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 803 students)
Wilkes vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Wilkes for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Hollins College than Wilkes University ($40,350.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Wilkes ($21,207 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hollins University are 5.9% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($14,960 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Wilkes University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 21% larger than aid received Wilkes University ($35,635 vs. $29,441)
Wilkes vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Wilkes .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 71 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Wilkes vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes or Hollins College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Hollins College and Wilkes.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Wilkes University (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $22,600 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $35,600)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/